Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
microglochin
ID:
634793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 305 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634125



Common Names

  • Microglochin Hound's-tongue
  • Microglochin Cynoglossum
  • Microglochin Gypsy Flower


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Synonyms

  • Omphalodes nervosa Edgew. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Anchusa petiolata Hook. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum grandiflorum Benth. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum microglochin nervosum (Benth. ex C.B.Clarke) Y.J.Nasir [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum nervosum Benth. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum nervosum petiolatum (Hook.) Kazmi [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum petiolatum (Hook.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum petiolatum nervosum (Benth. ex Cl.) Bennet [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum rupestre Hans ex Brand [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum microglochin microglochin [unknown]

Description

Cynoglossum microglochin (also called Microglochin Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It has lanceolate leaves and small, bright blue flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynoglossum microglochin is used as an ornamental plant and to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynoglossum microglochin has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynoglossum microglochin is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Cynoglossum microglochin

Cynoglossum microglochin can be found in the Mediterranean region, in North Africa, and in the Middle East.

Cynoglossum microglochin FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum microglochin?

Cynoglossum microglochin

What type of plant is Cynoglossum microglochin?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum microglochin?

Grasslands and scrub

Species in the Cynoglossum genus

Cynoglossum baeticum, Cynoglossum aequinoctiale, Cynoglossum alpestre, Cynoglossum alpinum, Cynoglossum alticola, Cynoglossum amabile, Cynoglossum amplifolium, Cynoglossum asperrimum, Cynoglossum australe, Cynoglossum austriacum, Cynoglossum austroafricanum, Cynoglossum birkinshawii, Cynoglossum borbonicum, Cynoglossum bottae, Cynoglossum castaneum, Cynoglossum castellanum, Cynoglossum celebicum, Cynoglossum cernuum, Cynoglossum cheranganiense, Cynoglossum clandestinum, Cynoglossum coeruleum, Cynoglossum columnae, Cynoglossum creticum, Cynoglossum densifoliatum, Cynoglossum dioscoridis, Cynoglossum divaricatum, Cynoglossum gansuense, Cynoglossum germanicum, Cynoglossum glabellum, Cynoglossum grande, Cynoglossum hanangense, Cynoglossum hellwigii, Cynoglossum hispidum, Cynoglossum holosericeum, Cynoglossum inyangense, Cynoglossum javanicum, Cynoglossum kandavanensis, Cynoglossum karamojense, Cynoglossum krasniqii, Cynoglossum lanceolatum, Cynoglossum legionense, Cynoglossum lowryanum, Cynoglossum macrocalycinum, Cynoglossum macrolimbe, Cynoglossum magellense, Cynoglossum meeboldii, Cynoglossum microglochin, Cynoglossum modorense, Cynoglossum monophlebium, Cynoglossum montanum,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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